Victory, Teamwork, and an Unforgettable Journey in Vilnius

The cheers echoed from Vilnius all the way back to Athens as St. Catherine’s British School was crowned overall winner of the COBIS Games 2025! This remarkable achievement marks the second championship title for St Cats in just a few years — and the excitement across our community is electric.

From the first whistle to the final trophy lift, our Year 7 & 8 athletes showcased not only extraordinary talent but also the resilience, spirit, and unity that define St. Catherine’s. This wasn’t just a sporting event — it was a celebration of friendship, character, and collective triumph.

“This victory is the result of months of dedication and discipline. Since October, these students have trained with heart and purpose — and it absolutely paid off,” said Panos Kostopoulos, Leading Coach of the St. Catherine's 2025 COBIS Games delegation. 

“Their performance was outstanding, but just as importantly, their character and team spirit truly stood out.”

Making Waves – Swimming Success

The Games officially launched with a vibrant Opening Ceremony at the British School of Vilnius, and the energy carried straight into the swimming pool. St. Cats made a splashing debut, with every swimmer reaching the finals and earning an astonishing 11 medals:

3 Gold

• Alexandros T - 50m Freestyle Boys
• Snow Y - 50m Freestyle Girls
• Snow Y - 200 Individual Medley

5 Silver

• Leo Y  - 50m Backstroke
• Eva G- 50m Freestyle Girls
• Joanna B - 50m Breastsroke
• Eva G,Alexandra P, Menna K, Snow Y - 4x50m Freestyle Girls Relay
• Eva G, Joanna B, Snow Y, Alexandra P - 4x50 Medley Girls Relay

3 Bronze

• Alexandros T, Leo Y, Philipp C, Nikolas T - 4x50 Freestyle Boys Relay
• Leo Y - 50m Breastroke Boys
• Ilektra F - 50m Backstroke Girls

Our swimmers set a powerful tone for the days ahead — one of confidence, determination, and school pride.

Track, Field, and Tenacity

With momentum on their side, our athletes took to the Athletics events, giving their all across high jump, long jump, relays, and sprints. Their efforts were rewarded with an impressive 18 medals:

11 Gold

• Alkiviadis A-K - 200m Boys
• Dimitris P - 100m Boys
• Menna K - 100m Girls
• Dimitris P - Shot Put Boys
• Alexandros T - 400m Boys
• Sofie H - 1500m Girls
• Naia G - 400m Girls
• Nicole T- Disus Girls
• Nicole T - Shot Put Girls
• Naia G, Eva G, Ilektra F, Menna K – 4x100 Relay Girls
• Achilleas K, Alkiviadis A-K, Alexandros T, Dimitris P – 4x100 Relay Boys

3 Silver

• Ilektra F - 200m Girls
• Sofie H - 400m Girls
• Alkiviadis A-K- 100m Boys

4 Bronze

• Nikolas T - Javelin Boys
• Alexandra P - Triple Jump Girls
• Ilektra F - Shot Put Girls
• Dimitris P - Discus Boys

Both boys’ and girls’ teams earned 2nd place overall in Athletics — a testament to their training, teamwork, and tireless encouragement of one another.

Sealing the Win – Football Triumph on the Final Day

The last day of competition brought the thrill of the football pitch — and St. Cats truly rose to the occasion.

Boys’ Team: 1st Place

Girls’ Team: 3rd Place

“Going into the football competition, as coaches, we had calculated how our performance on the pitch would translate into our final standings. Depending on the wins and losses of the day, we could either clinch first place or find ourselves in fourth, but we kept this information to ourselves so as not to add pressure to the team,” explained Nick Moustakas, Head of Extra-Curricular Sports.

“When the final goals went into the net, we may have celebrated just a bit harder than the athletes because we already knew that this meant the championship was ours."

These strong finishes pushed St. Catherine’s to the top of the overall leaderboard, securing our championship win at the COBIS Games 2025!

Celebrating Our Champions

This victory is more than a collection of medals — it’s a reflection of the dedication of our students, the guidance of our coaches, and the unwavering support of our school community.

From the first step in Lithuania to the cheers at the Athens airport upon their return — where flags, applause, and joyful reunions awaited — this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. When our COBIS champions returned to school, they were greeted with cheers and proud teachers — but the sweetest surprise came in the form of ice cream!

To our student-athletes: thank you for inspiring us all and for showing the world what it means to be St. Cats. 

Here’s to the friendships made, the limits pushed, and the trophy now proudly displayed back home.

2025 St. Catherine’s COBIS Team

List all participants:

Girls

• B Joanna
• F Ilektra
• G Eva
• G Naia
• H Sofie
• K Menna
• P Alexandra
• P Alexandra
• T Nicole
• Y Snow

Boys

• A-K Alkiviadis              
• C Philipp 
• K Achilleas
• K Alexandros
• P Dimitris
• T Alexandros
• T Nikolas
• T Nikolas
• Y Leonidas
• Z Fokion